Jan 27 Global stocks tumble on coronavirus fears By Alex Veiga, Damian J. Troise, Associated Press Besides the threat to people's lives and health, investors are worried about how much damage the virus will do to profits for companies around the world. Continue reading
Jan 10 New posters for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics pay homage to Japanese art By Joshua Barajas It will be months before the world’s best runners, swimmers and gymnasts take their marks at the 2020 Tokyo Games, but you can get a preview of Japan’s artistic approach to promoting the global event now. Continue reading
Jan 09 Lebanon issues travel ban for former Nissan chief Ghosn By Sarah El Deeb, Associated Press The travel ban comes after Carlos Ghosn was interrogated by prosecutors for nearly two hours over the notice about the charges he faces in Japan over financial misconduct. Continue reading
Jan 07 Japan issues arrest warrant for Nissan ex-chair’s wife By Yuri Kageyama, Associated Press The move against Carole Ghosn, who is not in Japan, followed her husband's flight to Lebanon last week while he was out on bail awaiting trial for alleged financial misconduct. Continue reading
Jan 03 What’s known about Ghosn’s case after his escape By Yuri Kageyama, Associated Press Here's a look at the unfolding case of the fallen superstar of the auto industry. Continue reading
Jan 02 Japanese prosecutors raid former Nissan chair’s home By Yuri Kageyama, Associated Press Japanese media showed investigators entering the home, which was Carlos Ghosn's third residence in Tokyo since he was first arrested a year ago. Continue reading
Dec 31 Ex-Nissan chief skips bail, fleeing Japan for Lebanon By Yuri Kageyama, Sarah El Deeb, Associated Press Nissan's former Chairman Carlos Ghosn said he fled to avoid “injustice and political persecution.”… Continue reading
Dec 25 Time and cost of relocation of U.S. base in Okinawa to double By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press The Defense Ministry said the relocation of U.S. Marine Corps Air Station Futenma from densely populated Ginowan to Henoko on Okinawa's eastern coast will cost 930 billion yen ($8.5 billion) and take 12 years, pushing its completion into the 2030s. Continue reading
Nov 10 More than 100,000 greet Japan’s emperor at enthronement parade By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press Japan’s Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako waved and smiled from an open car in a parade Sunday marking Naruhito’s enthronement as more than 100,000 delighted well-wishers cheered, waved small flags and took photos from packed sidewalks. Continue reading
Oct 13 Typhoon leaves as many as 33 dead as Japan continues rescue By Yuri Kageyama, Associated Press Helicopters, boats and thousands of troops were deployed across Japan to rescue people stranded in flooded homes Sunday, as the death toll from a ferocious typhoon climbed to as high as 33. One woman fell to her death as she… Continue reading